Super 30-Minute Crosswords


Book Description

Set your watch to 30 minutes, because that's how long you have to finish each of these 72 fiendish, timed crosswords. They're created by some of the members of CrosSynergy, a syndicate of a dozen top puzzlemakers. None of their puzzles see the light of day until it has gone through a brainstorming and peer review process; along the way, reviewers weed out obscure or unsuitable words, and if anyone feels that a clue is unclear it's eliminated. That's why the final product is so much fun, so well constructed, and so delightfully challenging to tackle. The intriguing crossword themes include Wedding Traditions, Color Commentary, Giver of Gifts, All Saints' Day, It's No Longer Elementary, and You Wanna Piece O' Me?




Great 30-Minute Crosswords


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What better way is there to spend a half-hour than by curling up with a creative and challenging crossword? You’re sure to enjoy many hours of brain-stretching fun with these lively and engaging puzzlers. Each of the more than 70 examples has been designed to be completed in just 30 minutes-but don’t make the mistake of thinking they’re easy. You’ll have to work quickly and correctly if you’re to complete them in the allotted time. This outstanding collection includes such engaging themes as “On the Q.T.,” “DJ Culture,” “Spaghetti Western,” “Fill in the Blanks,” and “To the Shores of Triple-E.” The answers for each are included, just in case you get stuck.




Really Clever Crosswords


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Match wits with one of the country’s most popular crossword creators. Since his first puzzle was published in the New York Times when he was nineteen years old, the author has been challenging newspaper readers from New York to San Diego and Miami to Spokane. Offering the elegance and sophistication of the toughest daily crosswords yet remaining accessible to newcomers, these 72 puzzles will test your knowledge of history, pop culture, science, literature, sports, and more, as well as your ability to figure out clever themes. If you enjoy solving conundrums such as “What the Russians did in 1999” (10 letters), and “Jean-Claude Van Damme sits on the fence” (14 letters), these really clever crosswords are for you! Answers: PUTINPUTIN, BELGIANWAFFLES




Simon and Schuster Super Crossword Book #7


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From Simon & Schuster, the Super Crossword Book #7 is a challenging collection of 225 stellar crosswords from the series that started it all. Maleska and Samson have gone back to previous collections to find the best puzzles for this super book. Wordplay, puns, anagrams, step-quotes, funny and fanciful theme puzzles are all included, promising new fun for the many fans of the Simon & Schuster series.




Mensa 10-Minute Crossword Puzzles


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It’s puzzle nirvana for crossword lovers who have just a few minutes to spare, but still crave a challenge. Adapted from the popular Mensa 10-Minute Crossword Puzzles Page-A-Day Calendar, Mensa 10-Minute Crossword Puzzles strikes a perfect balance: The puzzles are tough enough to be sanctioned by Mensa, the internationally famous high-IQ society, but are designed to be solvable in ten minutes or less. Expertly written by puzzle master Fred Piscop, Mensa member, author of the Mensa calendar, and frequent crossword contributor to both The New York Times and The Washington Post, these cleverly themed crossword puzzles will appeal to both seasoned solvers and novices looking to hone their skills. They are an addictive addition to your morning routine (just add coffee); perfect for evening downtime; just right for your commute on the subway, or while waiting at the doctor’s office or sitting in a restaurant—anytime you need a mental pick-me-up. The book’s chunky format, which works so well for puzzle books like The Original Sudoku series, fits easily into a purse or bag. An answer key is included at the back of the book.




Will Shortz Presents The Super-Colossal Sudoku Challenge


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The only thing better than a Will Shortz sudoku puzzles is 300 of them! Challenge your mind and put your solving skills to the test with this perfect collection of easy to hard puzzles. And with 300 puzzles, this colletion is sure to provide hours and hours of fun for even the most avid sudoku fan. Features: · 300 captivating sudoku · Edited by legendary New York Times crossword editor Will Shortz · Big grids with lots of space for easy solving




Will Shortz Presents Super Fun Sudoku


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Are we having fun yet? Play America’s favorite “wordless crossword puzzle” with Super Fun Sudoku Let the good times roll with the game that CNN calls “maddeningly addictive.” Here are 150 sudoku puzzles from New York Times crossword editor and bestselling author Will Shortz. You don’t need to know math. All you need is a pencil (eraser optional!) and a little bit of time and practice. Enjoy!




Will Shortz Presents Super Smart Sudoku


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"New York Times" crossword editor and bestselling author Will Shortz puts puzzle aficionados to the test with these 150 sudoku puzzles. Original.




Will Shortz Presents Super Simple Sudoku


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"New York Times" crossword editor Shortz delivers another collection of 150 simple Sudoku puzzles, the game that CNN calls maddeningly addictive. Original.




Simon & Schuster Super Crossword Book #10


Book Description

From Simon & Schuster, the Super Crossword Book #10 is a challenging collection of 225 stellar crosswords from the series that started it all. Originally edited by the legendary Eugene Maleska and John M. Samson, the puzzles in this treasury are filled with enough tough, tantalizing dues to keep solvers busy for a month of Sundays.